The Prime Minister, Lyonchen Jigmi Y Thinley in recently stated on national television that the government will stop the import of vegetables from 5 May. Ten days remain before the actual halt. However, the decision has invited questions and skepticism from various quarters on its timeliness and feasibility. The month …
Read More »Local packaged food to meet safety standards with BAFRA food lab to be accredited soon
Now, all local packaged foods will be certified by a food testing lab, the first of its kind in Bhutan which is at the last stage of accreditation. The process to certify the lab which is located at Yusipang has come a long way since its initiation in 2008. It …
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